How To Make An Awning Frame Out Of Emt

Create a 2 dimensional square frame and attach an equally sized square frame to it so they share a middle spine.

How to make an awning frame out of emt.

Make sure that your layout is square. This is the depth that you will be hammering each ground post into the ground. I bought this neat teardrop trailer but since it seems to rain every time we camp i decided it needed an awning. A rectangle of dark fabric on steel supports tucked.

When dry few minutes slide the canvas back over the frame. Cut each 10 emt conduit pole in half. Mark each 5 piece of cut conduit at 36. 864 898 1701 fittings on this page use 1 emt conduit 1 inch emt conduit fits inside the fittings to make the frame.

Really want to build out a proper entryway but just can t afford it at the moment awning. Adjust the fittings to make sure the canvas is taut. Make 2 identical 2 dimensional right triangle frames attached to the ends of your square frame. Add the mounting elbows shown in the last pic but do not glue these yet.

After looking high and low for a pole that would be easy to transport adjustable sturdy and inexpensive i decided to build my own. Dry fit the frame and slide the canvas over the top. Purchase 1 inch wide by 6 inches long 2 54 cm wide by 15 24 cm long boards to create the awning frame. Make a few pencil marks remove the canvas and prime and cement the frame.

The idea uses 3 4 id emt for the lower outer half and 1 2 id emt as the upper inner half the riser. The key is to go as simple as possible. Telescoping pvc tent or awning poles. Check that each side has the same length width and diagonal measurements.